Chicago Tribune, February 16, 2015 I read with great concern the Tribune’s recent coverage (“Tempers flare over Lake Zurich homeless plan,” News, Jan. 22) regarding the debate in Lake Zurich over the plan to house 14 individuals with mental health challenges in a home on Midlothian Road. The conversation seems to have flared up over … Continued
Research Comes as Patrick J. Kennedy and Dr. David Satcher Join Forces, Announce New Center for Mental Health Policy and Research to Tackle Critical Needs (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Nearly all Americans believe the state of mental health and addiction in the United States is a serious problem, and 70 percent believe it requires “significant” or … Continued
Since JFK’s speech, progress has been made. Four steps today would help solve crisis. Read more.
On Thursday, January 8, the Kennedy Forum Illinois had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Patrick Corrigan, a leading expert and researcher on the subject of stigma against those with mental health challenges. His presentation is attached. What we learned: 1. Stigma against those with mental health challenges still exists, and in some cases is … Continued
Patrick Kennedy released a statement in response to the 60 Minutes segment, “Denied“. The statement details guidance for how to keep the parity fight active, and also announces that new tools will be available in 2015 for patients, providers, payers, and regulators to understand their rights and responsibilities under the parity law. Patrick Kennedy also appeared on CBS This Morning in response to … Continued
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Shia Kapos Takes Names, Crains, November 20, 2014 EXCERPT: The Kennedy compound is still in Cape Cod, Mass., but in recent days the clan is spending a lot of time in Chicago. Last week, Patrick Kennedywas in town to launch the Kennedy Forum Illinois, a campaign to end the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Read More … Continued
The Daily Whale By : Tom Butala FRI, 11/14/2014 – 4:25PM The Kennedy Forum Illinois embarked on its mission to de-stigmatize mental health disorders in Illinois with a launch event at the Palmer House Hilton in the Loop on Thursday. The event featured a heartfelt speech from restaurateur Peter O’Brien, who along with his wife, … Continued
CHICAGO (CBS) – The son of the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy was in Chicago Thursday for an all-day conference on the topic of how we treat — or in many cases, fail to treat — mental illness. “We can do better,” said former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, … Continued